QUEST Technician Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial support of £1,500 for civil engineering students in further or higher education.

The QUEST Technician Scholarship helps students who are getting hands-on technical and practical engineering experience whilst doing a course which could lead to professional qualification as an Engineering Technician. It is available to full and part time students and those studying on release from an employer.

Am I eligible?

You must be an ICE Student or Graduate member
You must not have already received a QUEST Technician Scholarship
You must be enrolled on your course before applying for the scholarship
Your course must meet the educational benchmark for ICE Technician Membership. To find out if your course is an ‘approved scheme’ visit the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) website

Typically, the following qualifications in civil engineering meet the criteria for the scholarship:

National Certificates or Diplomas
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)
Higher National Certificates or Diplomas
Foundation Degrees

When do I apply?

Applications are accepted from:

15 October 2012 if you are studying in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
3 September 2012 if you are studying in Scotland

The deadline for applications is:

23 November 2012 if you are studying in England, Northern Ireland and Wales
28 September 2012 if you are studying in Scotland

How do I apply?

Forms will be available to download on the 20 August 2012. To apply you must:

1. Complete an ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship application form

2. Arrange for an ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship reference form to be completed by your school/college or employer

3. Arrange for an ICE QUEST Technician Scholarship proof of enrolment form to be signed by your college or university.

All forms should be sent together to the ICE regional office in the area that you’re studying in. To find your local regional office, please visit ICE near you.

What are we looking for?

QUEST scholarships are associated with excellence. We are looking for students who are committed to civil engineering and who have the potential to excel as civil engineers. Desired qualities are: